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Woolwell & Lee Mill

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About

Woolwell and Lee Mill are neighbouring settlements on the eastern edge of the South Hams, situated close to the A38 Devon Expressway. This location provides direct access to Plymouth and the wider motorway network. The area is primarily residential, with modern housing developments alongside older properties, catering to a community that often commutes for work.

The landscape is characterised by rolling green fields and wooded valleys typical of the South Hams fringe. A notable local feature is the historic Hemerdon Mine, with its distinctive twin spoil tips visible on the horizon. The area is practical, with local shops and services focused on day-to-day needs, set within a quiet, semi-rural environment.

Area overview

On average Woolwell & Lee Mill has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolwell & Lee Mill is £54,692 per year. There are 3 schools in Woolwell & Lee Mill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woolwell & Lee Mill is home to around 6,132 people, with a population density of about 70.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woolwell & Lee Mill Population
6,132
Population density
70.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.94(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.52(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.38(-17%)
Other theft
3.26(-42%)
Shoplifting
2.61(-61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,779
94.21%
Other White
144
2.35%
Indian
46
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.39%
Other
24
0.39%
Total population: 6,134

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,725
33.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,030
20.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
719
14%
No qualifications
673
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
460
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 5,134

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
952
36.49%
Owns with a mortgage
932
35.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
459
17.59%
Other social rented
125
4.79%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.84%
Total households: 2,609

Property prices in Woolwell & Lee Mill

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £271,250 in Woolwell & Lee Mill area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,100 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolwell & Lee Mill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolwell & Lee Mill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached14£258,500
Detached37£390,000
Terraced44£220,000
Flats7£215,000

10 years median price trend in Woolwell & Lee Mill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolwell & Lee Mill.

All postcodes in Woolwell & Lee Mill

PL75JG

Chapel Villas

PL75BN

Park Lane

PL67SJ

Coppers Park

PL75FB

Ledgate Lane

PL75BE

Western Wood Way

PL67SW

Larch Drive

PL67FT

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67QB

Hawthorn Close

PL75DQ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67BU

Back Lane

PL75HL

Trethewey Gardens

PL75BL

Newnham Road

PL54LQ

Allern Lane

PL54EQ

Ashleigh Lane

PL67SY

Kestrel Way

PL219EE

Beech Road

PL75AY

New Park Road

PL67BD

Tavistock Road

PL75AZ

Newton & Yealmpton

PL67SQ

Broadley Court

PL75EP

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67QP

Corner Brake

PL75FG

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67RZ

Church Park Court

PL67QH

Copper Beech Way

PL219EA

Buttsford Terrace

PL75DH

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75DN

Birchland Road

PL67TQ

Tramway Road

PL67BG

Belliver Cottages

PL54EH

Saddlers Way

PL75AU

Ford Cottages

PL75BP

Galva Road

PL67RP

Oakwood Close

PL75JP

Bickleigh & Cornwood

PL67SA

Church Park Road

PL75BS

Galva Road

PL67RW

Ashtree Close

PL219ED

Beech Road

PL54LH

Allern Lane

PL75BH

Newton & Yealmpton

PL75DT

Newton & Yealmpton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.